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Solomon’s Veterinary Services, San Fernando (2025)

08/05/2025

Wow 😯!! That’s a huge 😳 puppy 🐶 Checking in with this GIANT but gentle baby boy, Caine 💙🥰

Have you ever seen an Italian Mastiff 🐕‍🦺? Here are some fun facts 🤩🥳 about the breed!

The Cane Corso is an Italian Breed of Mastiff that were originally bred to protect property and help with farm tasks.

Cane corsos are an intelligent 🧠 and dignified breed with an independent nature. The breed has a deep history of being bred to be a multi-purpose dog that's active, alert and keeps a watchful eye over their family. Because the adorable ☺️, wrinkly, and smart cane corso puppy can grow to be a 110-pound energetic adult, it's important to appropriately socialize this breed and teach them basic skills so they learn important behaviors they need to be successful in adulthood.

📍Cane Corso Facts:
HEIGHT: 23.5-27.5 inches
WEIGHT: 88-110 pounds
LIFE SPAN: 9-12 years
BREED SIZE: large (61-100 lbs.)
TEMPERAMENT: willful aloof
INTELLIGENCE: high
SHEDDING AMOUNT: normal
EXERCISE NEEDS: medium
ENERGY LEVEL: active
BARKING LEVEL: when necessary
DROOL AMOUNT: medium
BREED GROUP: working
COAT LENGTH/TEXTURE: short
COLORS: black, fawn, gray (like Caine!), brown / chocolate / liver and red
PATTERNS: bicolor brindle

OTHER TRAITS
* easy to train
* easy to groom
* highly territorial
* high prey drive
* strong loyalty tendencies
* good hiking companion

💭 Would you consider getting a pup of this breed?

06/05/2025

Tuesday’s can be ruff 😣!

Need help getting over a tough day 🤗? Take in this adorable 🥺 pic 📷 with ‘siblings’, Vasu and Chanda 💕

What a cute pair 🥰😍❤️! Even though they aren’t literally sisters, their bond is surely like no other!

Dogs are social creatures and pack animals by design, which may lead some to believe that forming a bond with another canine companion comes naturally to them ✅

Many dogs 🐕 who feel comfortable in the company of another will exhibit playful behaviors, like assuming a "play bow" position, which is when their front end lays flat along the ground while their rear end sticks up in the air.

Exposing their belly is another sign of bonding, as it implicates trust, as does taking turns assuming more submissive positions while playing 😃

Bonded canines will often appear relaxed around one another while still remaining happy 😃 to be in each other's company.

Does your fur baby like company or prefers just to be in the company of humans 😆?

04/04/2025

Here is sweet boy Blu 🦮😍 posing for us after his visit! This sweetheart 🥰 came in after his mom noticed that he was shaking his head 😵‍💫, pawing 🐾 at his ear and there was a discharge with a malodorous scent 😩

After obtaining his history and examining both ears, he was diagnosed with a bacterial 🦠 infection 🙁 His ears were thoroughly flushed with a medicated ear wash and dressed with a topical anti-bacterial drop which also decreases inflammation and helps with pain and discomfort 🙏 He is also currently on medication 💊 but is expected to make a full recovery ❤️‍🩹 and continue to live his best life 🥰😄

Ear 👂 infections often cause significant discomfort 😖 and affected dogs may show signs such as:
* Head shaking
* Scratching at the affected ear
* Dark discharge 🟤
* Odor 🤢
* Redness 🔴 and swelling of the ear canal
* Pain 😔
* Itchiness
* Crusting or scabs in the ears

Ear infections 🦠 are typically caused by bacteria, yeast, or a combination of both. If you notice any of these in your fur baby, inbox us 📥 at 755-1256 to book a check up ✅

03/04/2025

Looking 👀 for our new homes 🏡!

Adding ✨ just the right amount of cuteness 🥰 to your feeds 😄 with this pair of healthy, extremely playful and super sweet 🥰 puppies 🐶

These German Shepherd babies are 7 weeks old and have already had their first health checks👩🏻‍⚕️🩺, one deworming🪱 and one vaccine 💉 These two brothers are now ready for their new loving families and homes 🏡

Please contact Susan at 284-6682 or Anil 299-8366 ☎️ for more info ✏️

29/03/2025

Just like most of us, our sweet girl Silvia 😍 is super excited 😆 for her highly anticipated long weekend ahead 🤩🥳!

We visited this super energetic, playful ☺️ and extremely photogenic 🥰 Husky for her annual checkup 👩🏻‍⚕️🩺, vaccination 💉 and deworming 💊 Silvia recently recovered from ‘tick fever’ and after being treated by us, we are so happy to say she has made amazing strides as seen with her increase in weight and energy levels 😁

Did you know that when your adult dog 🦮receives their yearly vaccine, it covers protection against multiple viruses 🦠? These include canine distemper, hepatitis and leptospirosis (which they can get from rats🐀)!

In order for your pet to retain the protection from their puppy 🐶 vaccines, they must receive their yearly shot to enable continued protection ✅

If you have a pet 🐶🐱 that needs his or her vaccines, please contact 755-1256 📱 to book an appointment! House 🏡 calls 🚙 are available 😊

20/03/2025

Tonight we’re checking in with this older cutie, 13 year old 🥺 Snowflake ❄️ As Snowie is in his golden years 🥰, we advise his mom to have routine blood tests done on him once to twice yearly. This is done to ensure that he’s at optimal health for his age and also because of a history of kidney disease amongst his siblings.

To reduce the stress 😖 that this fluffy boy undergoes during car rides 🚗 and maximise his comfort, his caring mom opted for a home visit ✅ He was extremely brave and the blood 🩸 sample was taken without issue ☺️

Upon running the sample, it was discovered that he was positive from the locally known, ‘tick fever’😳 This disease can cause a wide variety of symptoms and can be confirmed via a simple blood/SNAP test- see photo 📸 with his positive result.

Snowie is a perfect example to show the importance of routine blood testing even when your pet is not showing any outward or obvious signs of illness. This therefore benefits Snowie and his family by extension as he can be treated appropriately 💊 and should not develop any concerning symptoms that tick fever usually causes.

After completion of his treatment protocol, he will then have his blood rechecked after to ensure he has cleared the infection effectively 🙏

If you’re interested in having bloodwork done for your own fur baby, contact us at 755-1256 ☎️ to make an appointment for their checkup 👩🏻‍⚕️ Home 🏠 visits are available 😃

16/03/2025

She may not look like it here 😳😆 but this tiny cutie, Milkshake 😁😍 has all the reason to be extremely happy on the inside❗️Why is that? It’s because she had great results 📝 for her routine blood tests 🩸! As part of her annual health check, her responsible mama agreed to have both CBC and Biochemistry profiles done to ensure her fur baby is at her optimal health 🩷🤍💜

Even if your pet isn’t sick, it’s a good idea to pencil ✏️ in bloodwork to ensure their behavior truly reflects what’s going on in their bodies (especially for our older fur babies). It’s a simple procedure and results are given within the SAME visit from our in office lab 🧪 Convenient, easy and beneficial to your pets 🐕 🐈 !

What Is Pet Blood Work 🤔?
Blood testing for cats and dogs helps the veterinarian diagnose and treat a variety of health conditions. Blood screening is also necessary for the doctor to understand your pet’s health status and monitor the progress of some illnesses.

In addition, routine blood work is part of an effective pet care prevention program to avoid a myriad of diseases 🦠 or catch them early on, when the odds of recovery are likely BETTER.

Why Blood Work Is Important for Dogs and Cats:
Blood testing in conjunction with a thorough physical exam allow your veterinarian to determine the best route of treatment for your pet. Routine blood work typically includes a complete blood count, a.k.a. CBC, and an analysis of the chemical components in your pet’s blood.

A CBC quantifies white blood cells, responsible for your pet’s immune system, and red blood cells that carry oxygen through your pet’s body. It also measures platelets, which allow your pet’s blood to clot, avoiding hemorrhage. In addition, some blood tests can also identify the presence of parasites like heartworms.

Prevention is the best treatment. Blood work must be part of your pet’s routine preventive care. The recommendation is to have your pet’s blood work done annually to ensure the pet’s wellbeing.

Contact us at 755-1256 ☎️ if you’re interested in having your pet examined and bloodwork done ✅ We can also draw blood from your pet at the convenience of your own home 🏡 if you cannot transport your pet or if your pet is anxious for car 🚗 rides!

10/03/2025

🚨Urgent Assistance Needed‼️

Can you help Angel 💔😢💔?

We are kindly asking for assistance to cover the costs of medication 💊 and chow 🥘 for this innocent baby 🥹, Angel 😇 (a well suited name for this girl).

😔 Malnourished, afraid, homeless and injured, this doggy still has trust in the goodness of people. Currently, a willing and loving lady is offering care for her by feeding her daily and administering medication for her obvious wounds.

Apart from being skin and bones 🦴, she has a large wound on the left side of her mouth that is so extensive, you can see her teeth 🦷 through it 😣😫 We shudder to think how she got it but we are suspicious 💭 of a possible chop wound 🔪 causing this type of laceration 😭 We have included a photo 📸 of the affected area in this post.

To add to her hardship, we have also noticed prominent/enlarged mammary tissue which makes us think she may have had puppies 🐶 recently but they’re not with her 😢

We are hoping to find a foster or fur-ever home 🏠 for her but in the mean time we’re trying our best to help her with the resources we have at the time.

Please consider giving this sweet baby a chance at a good life where she is loved, taken care of and kept safe. If you are in a position to contribute to the costs of her treatment or can sponsor a bag of chow for her, please reach out to us via phone 📱755-1256 or inbox us 📥

We appreciate any help no matter how small. Every little bit counts as a big help to us and we will be extremely grateful 🙏 THANK YOU❗️

08/03/2025

Tonight we’re sending all our best wishes 🧡💛🤍 for a speedy recovery to our golden girl, Kaali 😍 after she was injured during a dog fight 😞 She received multiple wounds mainly on her face and mouth 😩

Bites wounds are one of the most common reasons dogs are seen for emergency 🆘 appointments with their veterinarians.

Aggressive 😡 behaviors such as growling, lunging, snarling, snapping, or biting are used as a means of communication and to resolve competitive issues or perceived threats. The competition may be over food 🥘, territory, attention from an owner, position in a pack or group, or as a protective reaction towards another dog.

Dog bites can cause significant injury to the skin and soft tissues. Bite wounds are commonly inflicted on the legs (like Iris) or around the head and neck.

Since the dog's mouth is full of bacteria 🦠, any bite that does puncture the skin will introduce bacteria or other infectious organisms below the skin surface, where the bacteria can multiply and spread throughout the underlying tissues. All bite wounds are considered to be contaminated. Left untreated, the bacteria in an infected bite wound will cause a localized abscess or more generalized cellulitis.

If your dog has been in a fight with another animal, take him to your veterinarian 👩🏻‍⚕️for an examination as soon as possible. Wounds that appear to be minor on the surface can be deceptive and may have the potential to be life-threatening, depending on the location of the injury.

Generally treatment entails shaving 🪒 the fur around the cuts 🩸, flushing 💧 and cleaning 🧼 the wounds, removing any dead or severely damaged tissue, and potentially surgically closing the wounds.

Antibiotics 💊 may be prescribed for wounds that have penetrated the skin depending on the location of the wound and the duration between bite time and presentation to your veterinarian. The sooner antibiotics are started after a bite injury the quicker the infection will be brought under control. Wounds that are treated within six hours of the injury have the best chance of healing without complications.

Most wounds are painful 😖, so pain medication is generally included in their treatment.

Tips to PREVENT dog bites:
1. Do not allow your dog to roam freely, and keep your dog on a tight leash when you are outdoors.
2. Dogs that are well-mannered are less likely to fight, so basic obedience training is strongly recommended starting at a young age. If you are outdoors with your dog and you see a roaming stray dog, do not approach it. Even if your dog is gentle and friendly, you have no way of knowing the temperament of the other dog.

Have a similar situation with your dog 🐶? Contact us at 755-1256 to book a checkup ✅

20/02/2025

Every day is ‘love your pet day’ with our amazing, kind, loyal and genuine fur babies 🥹, but February 20 makes it official!

Our sweet Pebbles 😍 is here to bring some cuteness and unconditional love 💕 to your feeds on this special day 🥰❤️

Make sure and celebrate 🎉 your angels extra today 😇

15/02/2025

Checking in with this beauty 😍, Zara the Cocker Spaniel 😊 who came in today to have her nails 💅🏼 trimmed. This long-eared cutie mainly resides indoors 🏠 therefore preventing her nails from naturally filing down like it would if she was engaging with more activities on hard/coarse surfaces outside. This caused her nails to both curl inwards and splay outwards 😳 which consequently affected her gait and caused some discomfort with movement 😟

Clipping ✂️ your dog's nails is more than a cosmetic chore. Most veterinarians warn that unhealthy nails can cause pain 😖 and, in rare instances, trigger irreversible ☹️ damage to the dog 🐕 .

Long nails can turn a sound paw into a splayed foot and reduce ⬇️ traction, and they can cause deformed feet and injure 🥴 the tendons over an extended period.

Regular nail trimming will cause the quick (which supplies blood to the nail) to recede from the end. Short quicks are the preferred length for the dog’s well-being and easy maintenance.

If you’d like to get your pet’s nails trimmed, book your appointment with us via 755-1256 📞 😁

12/02/2025

🤔 Did you know that February is National Cat 🐱 Health Month? With this in mind, we thought we’d share some vital info ℹ️ on vaccinating our feline friends ☺️

We’re all fairly familiar with puppies 🐶 and their vaccines 💉 but do you know cats 🐈 also need to be immunized as well?

This pair of RESCUED 🙏 siblings, Casper 👻 and Wednesday 🐈‍⬛, visited us for their very first checkup 🩺👩🏻‍⚕️, vaccine and deworm 💊

The feline vaccine (FELINE 1-HCPCH) we currently offer provides protection against important viruses 🦠 in cats.

It’s shown to be effective for vaccination of healthy cats 9 weeks of age or older 📆 against feline rhinotracheitis, calici, and panleukopenia viruses, as well as feline Chlamydophila.

It’s optimal for for healthy outdoor and indoor cats or cats that board frequently. Check out these pamphlets for more info on the diseases they protect against ✅

ℹ️ Please contact us at 755-1256 ☎️ or inbox 📥 us to make an appointment for your kitten or adult fur-baby!

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